On this day: November 1

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2007 • neutral • 2 views

Japanese Prime Minister Announces Resignation Amid Funding Scandal

A generic view of the National Diet Building in Tokyo with a somber sky, symbolizing political transition amid a funding scandal.

Japan's prime minister announced his resignation on November 1, 2007, amid a widening political funding scandal that intensified pressure on his administration and raised questions about party leadership and campaign finance practices.

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2010 • neutral • 6 views

San Francisco Giants Capture First World Series Title Since 1954

Exterior view of a baseball stadium at night with celebratory crowds and banners indicating a championship celebration, viewed from a distance.

On November 1, 2010, the San Francisco Giants clinched their first World Series championship since the franchise's last title in 1954 (when they were the New York Giants), ending a 56-year drought for the organization.

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